English II
Honors Vocabulary Master List
The master list for MOST of the words I use for Honors vocabulary quizzes can be found at this link.
Honors Vocabulary List #1
1. euphemism
2. consensus
3. eulogy
4. tenacity
5. complicity
6. mirth
7. rancor
8. concord
9. refuge
10. scorn
11. paradox
12. anecdote
13. nostalgia
14. ardor
15. mandate
2. consensus
3. eulogy
4. tenacity
5. complicity
6. mirth
7. rancor
8. concord
9. refuge
10. scorn
11. paradox
12. anecdote
13. nostalgia
14. ardor
15. mandate
Thesis Statement PowerPoint
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Irregular Verbs Study Guide
The study guide can be found here.
Poe Biography
"Conquering the Comma" - Purdue OWL PowerPoint Presentation
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Macbeth Study Guide
Click here to access.
Macbeth - No Fear Shakespeare (Sparknotes)
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Writing an Editorial
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"Harrison Bergeron"
Thoughtful, detailed answers expected, as usual.
1. Why was Harrison put in jail, and what happens to him at the end of the story?
2. What attitudes about equality is Vonnegut mocking in the story? What statement is he making about equality? Individuality?
3. What is the difference between believing that all people are equal under the law and believing that all people are the same?
1. Why was Harrison put in jail, and what happens to him at the end of the story?
2. What attitudes about equality is Vonnegut mocking in the story? What statement is he making about equality? Individuality?
3. What is the difference between believing that all people are equal under the law and believing that all people are the same?
"A Pair of Silk Stockings"
Chopin, Kate - "A Pair of Silk Stockings"
Introduction Strategies
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"Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket"
Questions:
3. Does Tom experience internal conflict, external conflict, or both? How do his conflicts relate to being "on the edge" - both literally and in other ways? Explain.
4. The story's events are told in chronological order, yet on page 23, Tom - and the reader also - is shocked to discover that only 8 minutes have passed. How does Finney make time move so slowly?
5. The two settings - ledge and apartment - are important in this story. How are they contrasted? How are you supposed to feel about each setting?
7. Based on Tom's actions at the very end of the story, what can you infer is the story's theme?
3. Does Tom experience internal conflict, external conflict, or both? How do his conflicts relate to being "on the edge" - both literally and in other ways? Explain.
4. The story's events are told in chronological order, yet on page 23, Tom - and the reader also - is shocked to discover that only 8 minutes have passed. How does Finney make time move so slowly?
5. The two settings - ledge and apartment - are important in this story. How are they contrasted? How are you supposed to feel about each setting?
7. Based on Tom's actions at the very end of the story, what can you infer is the story's theme?
Short Essay Rubric
I will be using this rubric for any short essay questions we do in class. A "5" represents an "A" paper.
"The Masque of the Red Death"
Poe, Edgar Allan - "The Masque of the Red Death"
Questions to do: #4, 5, 7, 8, and 11 (see below)
Questions to do: #4, 5, 7, 8, and 11 (see below)
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Frost/Shakespeare Theme Comparison Essay Assignment
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Robert Frost - "Out, Out--"
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Macbeth Act III Audio
Macbeth Act II Audio
No Fear Shakespeare Macbeth
This is the original text accompanied by a modern version that is much easier to read. This will help you a great deal, especially if you miss a day and need to catch up! Start Act I here!